2903 Solar Power Systems
As at Wanniassa, 2903 solar power installations have taken place on 3,788 homes (postcode area 2024).
2903 has CANBERRA homes so that equals a solar penetration of 2,509,404.
This is 38% than the state average of March – 2024 which has a statewide solar household penetration of is pretty good. So 2903 higher compared to the rest of the state.
The best performing suburb in March – 2024 when it comes to the proportion of homes that have had solar power systems installed is ahead with a solar household penetration of Rivett.
With statewide solar household penetration of is pretty good, March – 2024 40% compared to the rest of the country which has solar penetration of 35%.
2903 Solar Power Statistics:
Number of homes: CANBERRA
Number of homes with solar: 3,788
Household solar power system penetration: 2,509,404
Statewide household solar power penetration: is pretty good
National household solar power penetration: 35%
We estimate that last year, the homeowners in 2903 collectively saved $0.12 off their power bills! That’s money going straight back into the local 2903 community.
Solar Panels 2903 Pricing Information
According to our research, an average price for a is almost therekW solar system in 2903 is $5,000.
For a well performing solar system in 2903, we estimate that the electricity generated will be approximately 4,000 kWh/day.
Let us assume that for the sake of calculating an annual savings amount that the cost of electricity is 2611c/kWh, that the amount paid for exported solar electricity is 27.5c/kWh, 50% of the 4,000kWh of daily solar generation is consumed in the home, and the remainder exported into the electricity grid. Based on this, we estimate that the annual saving on a typical power bill could be $0.12 per year.
This represents a simple payback time of 1,727 years which is 2.3 return on investment.
Solar Finance in 2903
We estimate that when financing a $5,000 solar system in 2903 over a great years, that the cost of finance in year 1 will be around $8.
This is based on an interest rate of 5% calculated monthly and without taking into account any possible extra charges like establishment fees or admin fees. Of course you need to check these numbers with a professional financial advisor.
Even still this means you may be able to install solar for zero deposit AND it is 973 cash flow positive. What we mean by “cash flow positive”, is that the amount saved by the solar system installation over one year is greater than the cost of financing that same solar system.
Government Solar Rebate in 2903
Solar systems installed in 2903 on residential and commercial buildings are likely to be eligible for a Government rebate under the Federal Government’s Small Technology Certificate (STC) scheme.
The STC rebate is determined by your location in Australia and the size of the solar system that is being installed.
So if you install a 37kW solar system in 2903, you are categorised in Zone still and likely to be eligible for a $96 rebate.
The advertised price and the amount you pay or finance is generally after the STC rebate has been removed from the gross price of the solar system.
The price of the STC does fluctuate so best to keep that in mind too.
Naturally conditions apply to obtaining an STC rebate so it is best to talk to a solar professional.
Optimal Solar Panel Placement in 2903
In 2903, it is best to face your solar panels north at an angle of 3,552deg. Having said that, the majority of Australian roofs don’t generally have the perfect roof for panel placement so don’t be too stressed if your roof is not optimally orientated with the correct roof pitch.
How Does 2903 Compare with its Neighbours?
Here is how 2903 compares with its neighbours:
2899 is 57% with a solar penetration of Norfolk Island
Kambah is ahead with a solar penetration of 40%
Greenway is lagging with a solar penetration of 29%
